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03/19/08 Updated manual with new rates and services for the ’08 rate change and the manual cover. 2007 Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc Contents subject to change without notice. Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc 8411 Hacks Cross Road...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TS-70PX / XI Digital Postal Computing Scale. This unit is designed specifically for the US Postal Service and is loaded with many features that guide you through day to day mailing activities. It is also very user friendly and is fully updateable to future postal rates and zone changes.
ON/OFF CONNECTOR PORT SWITCH Figure 2-1: TS-70PX / XI Back Panel Step 1. Position the scale in its area of intended use. Observe the following guidelines for suitable location: • Choose a firm, stable floor or table. • Do not share an AC outlet with electrical noise producing equipment, such as refrigeration units.
(rate) and destination zone or country. When additional information is needed, the scale will prompt for the information. 3.2 KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of rate keys, operator keys and function keys. Refer to Figure 3-2 for the overall layout and key locations. FIGURE 3-2: TS-70PX RATE KEYS AND OPERATOR KEYS LAYOUT...
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi FIGURE 3-3: TS-70XI RATE KEYS AND OPERATOR KEYS LAYOUT 3.2.1 USPS RATE KEYS The following keys allow the access to the USPS rates on the scale keyboard. Pressing the key will select the chosen rate.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 1st Class Mail International - This key is used to toggle between the 1st Class Mail International Letter, 1st Class Mail International Flat Envelope, and 1st Class Mail International Parcel rates.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 3.2.2.2 NEW ZIP CODE Key The NEW ZIP CODE key is used to change the current destination ZIP code or Zone. 3.2.2.3 CLEAR (NO) KEY The CLEAR/RESET key is used to clear the current entry, clear the special service fees applied or to answer a YES/NO question.
3.3 GENERAL SCALE OPERATION 3.3.1 SYSTEM PROMPTS The TS-70PX / XI scale prompts for information in three ways: •Numeric Entry - This type of prompt appears as an “Enter Val” message with an equal sign indicating a zero value. Use the numeric keys to enter the requested data and press the ENTER key to complete the entry.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 3.3.5 ENTERING A ZIP CODE OR COUNTRY CODE 3.3.5.1 ZIP CODE ENTRY If the method of shipment and/or the weight of the item requires a ZIP Code, the scale will prompt for a ZIP Code entry.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 5. Choose “ALL COUNTRIES” to return to the main country list. To delete a country from your FAVORITES list, perform the following: 1. Press the COUNTRY LIST / FAVORITES key.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi CHAPTER 4: EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 4.1 SENDING A LETTER OR PARCEL BY USPS FIRST CLASS/PRIORITY MAIL 1. 1ST Class Mail (Weight Less Than or Equal To 13 ounces) DISPLAY EXAMPLE ACTION 1.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 4.2 SENDING 1 CLASS INTERNATIONAL DISPLAY EXAMPLE ACTION 1. Place item on the scale and then press CLA SS /CARR IER ZONE /CTR Y the 1 Class International key. COUNTRY CODE $ 3.00...
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi CHAPTER 5: ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION 5.1 PIECE COUNTING This function is used to count items of identical weight. To maintain the count accuracy, the following guidelines should be followed: •...
Triner recommends that you perform a new calibration on your digital scale at least once a year. The TS-70PX / Xi scale may be calibrated using precision test weights of 4 lb and 50...
5. Place the 4 lb test weight(s) onto the scale’s platter. When the weight stabilizes, the scale displays the message “C 4 PR ENTER”. 6. Press the ENTER (Yes) key to save the 4 lb calibration value. The TS-70PX / XI scale displays the message “C 50 “.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 7. Enter the last 8 digits of the scale serial number then press the ENTER key. 8. The scale will display the following: S/N OK? (The serial number you entered) 9.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi 6.6 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS (TS-70Xi only) Press and hold the ZERO SCALE key while turning on the scale. When the message “ZIP Code OK?” appears on the screen, you are in Setup Menu Mode and you may release the ZERO SCALE key.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 13.0" [330 mm] 10.0" [254 mm] 4.25" [114 mm] 14.5" [368 mm] 13.5" [343 mm] General • NTEP Approval: Certificate of Conformance number 00-063 • Weighing Platform: 10” x 13”...
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• All keys for classes, services, international, numeric keypad, special scale functions are color coded and grouped for ease of operation. • Model TS-70PX / XI text clearly visible on front of scale for quick identification. • Serial Tag: Conforms to NTEP. Identifies model, serial number, manufacturer, capacity, graduations, and accuracy class.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX B: STANDARD RATES, SPECIAL SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS STANDARD RATES, SPECIAL SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS B.1.1 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) Class Letter Domestic Parcel Post Class Flat Bound Printed Matter...
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX C: RATE AND SPECIAL SERVICE ABBREVIATIONS C.1 RATE ABBREVIATIONS Display Rate Abbreviation. USPS 1 Class USPS 1 Class Letter 1ST LET USPS 1 Class Flat 1ST FLAT USPS 1...
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX D: RATE CHANGE INFORMATION D.1 RATE UPDATES Triner updates USPS rate and structure changes. The rates and operating system reside on one removable rate card. When Postal Rates Change To install your new Rate Chip: 1.
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX E: ERROR MESSAGES E.1 ERROR MESSAGES If the scale encounters an error condition, it will display a message alerting the operator. A description of each display follows: E.1.1 OPERATOR ERRORS...
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi Appendix F: Country Code Chart and Country Name Abbreviations Country Abbreviation Code Afghanistan AFGHANIS Albania ALBANIA Algeria ALGERIA Andorra ANDORRA Angola ANGOLA Anguilla ANGUILLA Antigua and Barbuda ANTIGUA Argentina ARGENTIN...
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Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi Comoros COMOROS Congo (Brazzaville), Republic of the CONGO RE Congo, Democratic Republic of the CONGO DE Costa Rica COSTA RI Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) COTE D'L Croatia CROATIA Cuba CUBA...
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Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi Indonesia INDONESI Iran IRAN Iraq IRAQ Ireland IRELAND Israel ISRAEL Italy ITALY Jamaica JAMAICA Japan JAPAN Jordan JORDAN Kazakhstan KAZAKHST Kenya KENYA Kiribati KIRIBATI Korea, Democratic People's Republic of KOREA DE...
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Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi New Zealand NEW ZEAL Nicaragua NICARAGU Niger NIGER Nigeria NIGERIA Norway NORWAY Oman OMAN Pakistan PAKISTAN Panama PANAMA Papua New Guinea PAPUA NE Paraguay PARAGUAY Peru PERU Philippines PHILIPPI Pitcairn Island...
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Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi Tanzania TANZANIA Thailand THAILAND Togo TOGO Tonga TONGA Trinidad and Tobago TRINIDAD Tristan da Cunha TRISTAN Tunisia TUNISIA Turkey TURKEY Turkmenistan TURKMENI Turks and Caicos Islands TURKS & Tuvalu TUVALU...
MODEL TS-70PX / Xi APPENDIX G: Riser and Lock Down Kit (LDK) Assembly If your TS-70PX / Xi came with a Riser and LDK, follow these installation instructions. A. Gently turn the scale unit upside down. Remove the scales leveling feet. Locate the riser (1037-X1A) and place it on the scale bottom plate aligning the four holes in the riser with the four holes in the scales bottom plate (where the feet used to be).
Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Inc. MODEL TS-70PX / Xi Figure 2 To locate placement of the 1/2” holes to be drilled in the counter top: 1) After attaching the scale to the riser, place scale and riser in position on...
If you are authorized by Triner Scale to ship the product to Triner Scale for repair, it is your responsibility to securely package the product in its original container or an equivalent and provide proof of the date of original purchase. You will be responsible for shipping costs to Triner Scale repair facility.
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